The Water Cycle and Its Components

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What is the Water Cycle?

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It describes the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the Earth's surface.

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Role of the atmosphere in the water cycle

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Water vapor exists in the atmosphere, forming clouds and participating in precipitation.

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Hydrosphere definition

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All the water on Earth, including oceans, lakes, rivers, groundwater, and ice.

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Role of convection in the water cycle

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Warm air rises, carrying water vapor, and cooler air descends, influencing cloud formation and precipitation.

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Radiation definition

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The transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves.

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Role of radiation in the water cycle

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Solar radiation provides the energy that drives the water cycle.

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Where evaporation occurs

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From bodies of water, soil, and living organisms.

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Role of clouds in the water cycle

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Formed by water vapor in the atmosphere, participating in precipitation.

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Condensation occurs in the atmosphere, forming ...

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Clouds

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Clouds are made of collections of ......

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tiny water droplets or ice crystals suspended in the atmosphere.